Tip Calculator
Quickly calculate tips and split the bill between friends. Choose a preset tip percentage or enter a custom amount.
How to Use the Tip Calculator
Calculating the right tip is quick and easy:
- Enter the bill amount — Type the total bill before tip.
- Select a tip percentage — Click a preset button (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or type a custom percentage.
- Enter the number of people — If splitting the bill, enter how many people are sharing.
- Click "Calculate Tip" — See the tip amount, total with tip, and per-person cost instantly.
About Tipping
Tipping is a common practice in many countries, particularly in the United States, where it forms a significant portion of service workers' income. The standard tip at restaurants in the U.S. is between 15% and 20% of the pre-tax bill amount, with 18% being a widely accepted average for good service.
The formula for calculating a tip is straightforward: Tip = Bill Amount × Tip Percentage / 100. The total cost is the bill plus the tip, and when splitting among multiple people, simply divide the total by the number of diners.
While tipping customs vary worldwide, this calculator provides a quick way to determine the appropriate gratuity amount in any situation, whether you are dining out, ordering delivery, or receiving any service where tipping is customary.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States, 15-20% is the standard tip range for restaurant service. A 15% tip is considered acceptable for adequate service, 18% is the standard for good service, and 20% or more is appropriate for excellent service. For poor service, 10% is common, while exceptional service may warrant 25% or more.
A quick method: find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left. For 20%, double that amount. For 15%, add half of the 10% amount to the 10% amount. For example, on a $60 bill: 10% = $6, so 20% = $12, and 15% = $6 + $3 = $9.
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax bill amount. However, many people tip on the total including tax for simplicity. Either approach is acceptable. Tipping on the pre-tax amount is more common in fine dining settings.
Calculate the total bill including the tip, then divide by the number of people. This calculator handles this automatically — just enter the number of people sharing the bill and it will show the per-person amount including their share of the tip.